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- Palm, Inc., a pioneer in mobile and wireless Internet solutions and the world leader in handheld computing, was founded in 1992.

The company became independent on March 2, 2000, and is traded on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol PALM.

In 2002 Palm accounted for 41.4 percent of the worldwide pen-based handheld market, according to IDC.* Today, the Palm OS runs on almost two out of every three handhelds, and more than 85% of businesses include the Palm OS on their handheld standards lists. Palm products are sold in more than 48 countries and through Internet retail websites.*IDC – Pen-Based handhelds starting 2001; before that, personal companions; for 2002 Palm Solutions Group share calculated share of pen-based market only.

The Palm handheld computer family is known for its unique commitment to an elegant, simple interface that is easy to use. Today, the handheld family consists of the Palm Tungsten series handhelds and the Palm Zire series handhelds. These Palm products are equipped with a comprehensive suite of Personal Information Management (PIM) software, including Date Book, Address, To Do List and Memo Pad; infrared beaming capabilities; expense management software calculator; note-taking applications; and games. They also come with the Palm Desktop software, a companion desktop PIM; and HotSync® technology, Palm's innovative local and remote synchronization software.

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